The Blue Palace Resort & Spa | Greece Holidays

Overview

Situated on the island of Crete, poised on the spectacular coastline of Elounda, is The Blue Palace, a 5 star beachfront spa resort. Overlooking the glittering bay of Mirabello and the fortressed island of Spiralonga, Blue Palace creates an idyllic retreat for couples or families, and also provides impressive meeting facilities. Home to an upmarket spa, three crystalline swimming pools, kids club and fitness centre, not to mention an array of gourmet dining venues, the resort is sure to make you feel right at home and give you plenty of opportunity for both relaxation and adventure.

Holiday resort information

Room Types

There are 12 different kinds of accommodation available at The Blue Palace, ranging from Superior Bungalows through to Suites and lavish Villas.

Superior Bungalow Sea View

Guests on a family escape or on honeymoon may want to opt for a Superior Bungalow Sea View, which measures a spacious 40sq. m and comes with stunning sea and beach views. Each bungalow features a king bed, a private furnished balcony with daybed or sofa, a marble lined bathroom with premium bathroom amenities and sitting area including a comfortable sofa.
Superior bungalow seaview (twin)

The Superior Bungalow Sea View room also comes with two twin beds which measures a spacious 40sq. m and comes with stunning sea and beach views. Each bungalow features a private furnished balcony with daybed or sofa, a marble lined bathroom with premium bathroom amenities and sitting area including a comfortable sofa.
Superior Bungalow Pool

Guests can opt for the Superior Bungalows which feature a private pool. Captivating vistas of the glistening sea and views of the island of Spinalonga await you inside the spacious room measuring 40 sq.ft. Stay in luxury with contemporary furnishings making you feel at home with homely touches such as a veranda leading to the pool with daybed or sofa and a king size bed.
Superior bungalow pool (twin)

The Superior Bungalows featuring a private pool also come with two twin beds. Captivating vistas of the glistening sea and views of the island of Spinalonga await you inside the spacious room measuring 40 sq. m. Stay in luxury with contemporary furnishings making you feel at home with homely touches such as a veranda leading to the pool with daybed or sofa and in-room technology.
Bungalow Heated Pool

Each 40 sq m Bungalow with heated pool, offers spectacular sea views and boasts a private plunge heated pool. The bedroom features a king size bed and the integrated living area has comfy furnishings to spend your days relaxing with the beautiful views as your backdrop. Suite amenities include tea and coffee making facilities, Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, air conditioning, in-room safe and phone.
Junior Suites Sea View

For more space, why not select a Junior Suite Sea View, which measures 58sqm and boasts a private veranda and elegantly furnished living room equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Some suites come with a second small bathroom or W/C and suites have either a bi-level, open-plan or one bedroom configuration. They also come with a welcome amenity.
Junior Suites Heated Pool

The well-appointed Junior Suites come with a soothing backdrop of alluring landscapes. With 54 sqm of opulent living, each suite includes an open plan bedroom and a private heated pool on the expansive veranda, which overlooks stunning resort views. Suite amenities include tea and coffee making facilities, Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, air conditioning, in-room safe and phone.
Mediterranean Maisonette Suite with Pool

The two-floor suites are luxurious as you wake up to beautiful views of the ocean and the island of Spinalonga. On your furnished terrace you can cool off with a dip in your own private infinity pool or laze the day away on your day bed to admire the views. Inside this well-appointed suite you will find contemporary furnishings for a home from home ambience with a living room area with coffee table and sofa and the bright bedroom features a king size bed. Suite amenities include tea and coffee making facilities, Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, air conditioning, in-room safe and phone.
Deluxe Suite

Families visiting The Blue Palace may want to reserve one of the Deluxe Suites, which accommodates up to 4 guests and includes a charming separate living room, a veranda furnished with sun beds and an umbrella, and a corner infinity pool measuring 44sqm.
Island Luxury Suite

The spacious 72 sq.m Island luxury suites overlook the ocean and are inspired by Crete’s natural beauty with a gorgeous interior of fresh colour palette such as shades of blue and fresh whites. Making you feel at home with its furnishings, these suites feature a stunning bathroom with egg-shaped bathtub or Jacuzzi tub, while the bedroom features a four-poster bed or pebbled headboard. The separate living room is adorned with elegant furnishings for a relaxing honeymoon in your very own oasis. On your terrace, you can enjoy endless ocean views as well as stunning island views of Spinalonga, which can be enjoyed from your private heated pool.
Two bedroom bi level room

Another ideal option for families is the 2 bedroom villa which sleeps up to 4 people and provides a luxurious home-away-from-home consisting of two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a lounge, a veranda with dining area, and a heated pool. This Oriental Mediterranean-designed accommodation comes with a master bedroom offering a welcoming four-poster king bed and jacuzzi tub. The second bedroom is furnished with a king bed and equipped with a walk-in dressing area.
Grand villa
Royal blue villa

Facilities

In between meals why not tuck in to a Cretan Afternoon Tea, which includes Greek coffee and an impressive selection of Greek teas as well as traditional sweet and savoury delicacies guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. For more refreshments and beverages during the day, head to the Isola Beach Bar which hosts a highly enjoyable beach party on Saturdays with music provided by the skilled in-house DJ.

If you feel in need of a pampering during your stay at The Blue Palace, the hotel’s impressive spa facility boasts an extensive menu of treatments and therapies ranging from body scrubs and massages to Thalassotherapy experiences and rejuvenating facials.

Another great way to unwind is with an invigorating work-out in the well-equipped fitness centre, which offers personal training sessions and fitness classes such as Water Aerobics and Pilates. Alternatively you can take a dip in any of the resort’s 3 pristine pools or splash in the waves just off the resort’s 200m stretch of pebble beach. Blue Palace also offers a variety of activities and excursions varying from water sports to scuba diving, tennis and games of golf at the Crete Golf Club – Blue Palace guests enjoy preferential green and rental fees. You can even enjoy an outing in a traditional caique, a perfect romantic treat for couples, and arrange fascinating day trips around the island of Crete to soak up as much of the local history and culture as possible.

Restaurants

There are 5 superlative eateries to choose from at The Blue Palace.

The newest restaurant at the resort is Flame, a stylish and elegant steak house which serves up prime cuts of meat served on rustic wooden platters and paired with super-fresh vegetables and herbs, hand-picked by chefs from the restaurant’s very own gardens. Slice your meat with traditional hand-crafted Cretan knives, and enjoy your meal to the accompaniment of live music on Monday, Thursday and Sunday nights.

Anthós

For traditional with a modern twist opt for the new restaurant, Anthos, sample organic garden-to-table Greek dishes. You can watch; you can smell; you can enjoy the unsurpassed views to Spinalonga while sitting back and trying some of the best wines produced in Greece.
Olea

Named after olive trees, Olea features a menu of seasonal Mediterranean dishes with sea views. From American-style breakfasts with French champagne. In April, May and October, Olea serves up Mediterranean and Greek cuisine using seasonal produce.
Asia Deep Blue

Sample dishes from South East Asia with the stunning surroundings of Greece at Blue Palace Resort & Spa at Asia Deep Blue, which offers a menu of gyozas, bao buns and classic sushi.
Isola

Boasting an idyllic beachfront location, and overlooking the hotel’s pristine main pool, is Isola. The resort’s authentic Italian restaurant, this delightful eatery serves up a decadent menu of risotto, pasta and other regional favourites. Enjoy your feast on the expanded veranda while drinking in the picturesque views and feeling the sea breeze on your face.
Blue Door

For more relaxed dining on traditional Greek fare, head to Blue Door, a beachfront tavern which was once a fisherman’s stone house and is now vibrantly decorated with eye-catching blue and white tablecloths and blue chairs. Feast on the sumptuous Catch of the Day, caught by local fishermen, sample popular Greek specialties such as Moussaka, and savour live Greek and Cretan music each Monday and Friday night.
Isola Beach Club

For more refreshments and beverages during the day, head to the Isola Beach Club which hosts a highly enjoyable beach party on Saturdays with music provided by the skilled in-house DJ.
Arsenali Lounge bar

Enjoy Sushi and cocktail evenings whilst on looking Blue palace’s most iconic sea views at Arsenali Lounge Bar. You can also enjoy afternoon tea by the sea or order a drink by the pool and listen to live jazz that fills the lounge on selected evenings in the week.